Ice, Ice, Baby

There seem to be two key colours on the Autumn-Winter 2010-11 Ready to Wear catwalks. Black, and camel (and white in the solitary seeming case of Chanel). Of the catwalk collections I have viewed, I would say that Chloes' neutral tones and loose shirts seem to appeal to be the most. I was shocked by Chanel's eskimo-esque designs, and by how they struck me as remarkably un-wearable, yet was still attracted by the furs. Stella McCartney's looks were in my opinion quite unoriginal in their head-to-toe black.
And so, this Chloe outfit, although not my favourite, struck me as one of the most interesting. It has managed to make traditional style snow boots and an oversized colourful fur coat look cosmopolitan and fashionable. The trousers seem to look at once both like jogging trousers and part of a smart work suit.
This is one of the moments when catwalk makes the ridiculous wearable, something that I do not think Chanel managed to do. Yet when I think about it, I do not think that is something that Chanel should have to do. While some labels specialise in the crazy, some set the high street trend. Although when I think about it, I don't have much belief in snow boots reaching the shops. Yet again, what are UGG boots?
(Photograph from www.vogue.co.uk)

The Foot of The Matter

In my opinion, men get the better share of shoes. While women stereotypically fill their wardrobes with numerous pairs of wedges, stilettos and sandals, I still have great belief that once a great everyday shoe can be found, a person need only own one or two pairs.

While I hipocritically own many pairs of shoes, I recently understood the power of a how a really cool shoe can work for every time of day. It all started at the Clarks sale, which yes, I know, does not sound like the palce where a 'really cool shoe' could be bought. But yes, it happened.



These beautiful sailor style loafers took my eye, and have constantly been on my feet ever since. Capturing preppy, classic style, they seem to compliment any outfit with their leather lined, tan tones.
But still, I crave more of the footwear originally designed for men, now seen on the feet of Coco Sumner and Topshop workers. But after my searching long and hard I have discovered that is tremendously hard to find these rare shoes.


Brogues, loafers, and deck shoes are now all on my wish list. And to my luck, I found a section on the Topshop website entitled 'Brogues and Loafers', which also stocked deck shoes. So, I've found all the shoes I desire, but no doubt, next month they'll be a different shoe on my mind. So I'll just have to admit it. Girls love shoes.
(Photographs from www.clarks.co.uk and www.topshop.com)